Anyway ...
If the Redskins ever really wanted Pittsburgh backup quarterback Byron Leftwich (and I don't think they ever did), apparently he'll sign with the Buccaneers soon. Leftwich is promised a shot at a starting spot in Tampa, something the Redskins weren't about to give him.
If Jason Campbell isn't a good fit in coach Jim Zorn's system, with Campbell's slow delivery and such, Leftwich is even worse. Leftwich has a slower delivery. The Redskins are better off without him.
If the team wants a good backup, former Tampa QB Jeff Garcia would have been an excellent backup. Too bad he signed with the Raiders last week.
What does this all mean? Are the Redskins really looking for a backup quarterback? To be honest, I'm not sure. My feeling is that the team is probably looking to add someone. But why the team seems to be giving up so early on second-year QB Colt Brennan is beyond me.
Rumors have gone a little wild lately after the Redskins worked out Southern Cal signal-caller Mark Sanchez, right. ESPN draft guru says that the Redskins will draft Sanchez in his latest mock draft.
I think there is little chance that 1:) Sanchez will be left on the board when the team is "on the clock," and 2:) the team will select him. Just don't see the Redskins not only dropping Campbell, but also giving up on Brennan so quickly.
To me, it looks more like the Redskins were trying to make teams think about the possibility of them drafting Sanchez, maybe getting some draft-day trades in order. Should be interesting.
Other Redskins news
- Defensive tackle Kedrick Golston signs an offer sheet, essentially keeping him a Redskin. Solid worker. Should improve with the signing of Haynesworth.
- The team signed oft-injured linebacker Robert Thomas. I really like this signing. Hopefully this will keep H.B. Blades from starting as an outside linebacker, which would be a mistake.
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Can Snyder be so stupid to waste another 1st round pick on a QB especially before giving Brennan a shot?
ReplyDeleteThis is why Brennan should have been starting once the Skins were eliminated from the playoffs. The smart GM/owner would realize he has to find out before the next draft rolls around.
I hope not. But crazier things have happened.
ReplyDeleteI do think that eventually Sanchez would be a better quarterback than Campbell in Zorn's "West Coast" system.
He seems to have a much quicker release. Can't say much from looking at highlights of his vision.
But the question is - is he better than Brennan, who showed promise? Not sure. I'm really looking forward to this upcoming preseason because hopefully the team wants to get more looks at Brennan.
No doubt that Sanchez has a stronger arm than Brennan. And a higher release.
But I really liked the way Brennan played last preseason. Showed confidence, savvy and the team just seemed a little more alive when he was on the field.
We'll have to see.
I completely agree with Robby. They always pussyfoot around Campbell's feelings; Brennan should have been playing after the playoff elimination and he definitely should be playing in several of the preseason games.
ReplyDeleteAt least you already know Sanchez looks good in Redskin colors.